Green Tomatoes

The tomato plants are full of HUGE green tomatoes crying out to be eaten!  I can't help but to pick them and make green fried tomatoes, grilled green tomato caprese or green tomato pie.  Since the cold weather is getting closer and I don't think there will be enough time for the tomatoes to ripen I don't feel at all bad about eating them all before they are ripe.

Green Tomato Pie

4  green tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin

10  dried basil leaves, chopped

1/2 c  chopped green onions

1  9 inch prebaked deep dish pie shell

1 c  grated mozzarella chees

1 c  grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 c  mayonnaise (or half mayo/half sour cream)

5-6 slices bacon, fried crisp and chopped

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

 

Place sliced tomatoes in colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle LIGHTLY with salt/pepper and allow to drain for 10 minutes

 

Layer the tomato slices, basil and onion in the pie shell. Combine the grated cheeses, bacon and mayo then mix together. Spread the mixture on top of the tomato slices and bake for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned.